LL.M. Interview Program

Mary L. Herrington, J.D.

Mary L. Herrington, Assistant Director of Career Advising

Mary L. Herrington is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania Law School, where she was editor of the Journal of International Law and elected to the Council of Student Representatives. Mary is also a graduate of Columbia University, Columbia College, and spent a year studying at the University of Cambridge. She began her legal career as a corporate lawyer in the London offices of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP and Norton Rose Fulbright LLP, practicing in the areas of cross-border capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, and financing. In addition, Mary brings entrepreneurial experience as a founder of two media and event production companies in London and as a solo practicing attorney in New York.

Mary has spoken at conferences on professional development for young alumni, career alternatives from a traditional background, and business law for creative entrepreneurs and start-ups. Each year, Mary interviews applicants to Columbia College and she is an active member of Columbia College Women.

Mary grew up in Michigan, North Carolina, and Missouri and lived in London for 8 years. She now resides in Brooklyn.